Mission of Stevenson House
The mission of Stevenson House is to provide affordable housing where older, independent adults enjoy a safe and caring community.
At Stevenson House we value -
- Respect for others
- Fun and recreation
- Continued learning
- An attractive and comfortable environment
- Friendships
History of Stevenson House
- Stevenson House was built in 1967 and opened its doors February 15, 1968. Built under the sponsorship of Palo Alto Senior Housing Project, Inc., Stevenson House has received ongoing support from the Palo Alto Unitarian Universalist Church and also throughout the community.
- The church sold the corporation 2.2 acres for the bargain price of $25,774, then donated back $5,000 to help with construction of the buildings. Another 0.9 acre was purchased at market rate.
- The three buildings - A, B, and C - sit on 3.1 acres of land at 455 E. Charleston Road in south Palo Alto, next to Hoover Elementary School.
- A 3% subsidized mortgage from HUD (U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development), HUD tenant subsidies under the Section 8 program, and broad community support have maintained Stevenson House as an ongoing affordable housing community.
The Basics
Stevenson House is an affordable housing facility for seniors, located in Palo Alto. There are 92 studios and 28 one-bedrooms, each with a bath and a small kitchen. Studios range in price from $544 to $1013; one-bedroom units from $791 to$1158. All rents include utilities.
(This does not include cable.) Reserved parking spaces are available for $15 per month.
Meals
Full dinners are served Monday through Friday in the lovely dining room. Two full menu options are planned to meet nutritional and preferential needs of our residents. Meal participation is mandatory; special diets are available. The monthly cost of $153 per resident is added to the rent. There is also an optional weekday lunch program available at a cost of $40 for 21 lunches or at a cost of $2.00 per day. On Fridays during the winter months residents may purchase soup prepared by our chef at a cost of $1.50/pint.
Qualifications for Residency
- The minimum age for admission is 62 years of age.
- Applicants must be able to take care of themselves and maintain their apartment.
- Applicants must be willing to comply with the terms of the lease, whether independent, with the assistance of a third party (paid by applicant), or as a result of a reasonable accommodation provided by the facility.
- Applicants must show proof of financial responsibility.
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Income requirements are:
- Minimum: Stevenson House cost for rent and meals must not exceed 65% of the applicants current income (unless receiving Section 8n assistance).
- Maximum/Section 202 Units: Income for one person cannot exceed $59,400; income for a couple cannot exceed $67,900.
- Maximum/Section 8 Units: Income for one person cannot exceed $37,150; income for a couple cannot exceed $42,450.
To Apply
Interested applicants must visit Stevenson House in person to see the facility. This insures the housing and service meet the applicant's needs. Families are encouraged to join the applicant for this visit.
Please call Judy Durkin, Resident Service Assistant, at (650) 494-1944 ext. 20 to schedule a tour. The tour and informational interview will take about one hour.
Following the tour, applicants are given a pre-application packet.
When Stevenson House receives a pre-application the applicant's name is placed on the Waiting List.
When an applicant's name nears the top of the Waiting List, he/she is contacted and asked to complete a Final Application Packet.
Following successful completion of the Final Application Packet, the Resident Services Staff will meet with the applicant regarding a specific apartment availability, the lease, and move-in details. Waiting List Procedures:
- Applicants are placed on the Waiting List based on date and time of receipt of completed pre-application.
- Applicants are contacted at least once a year to verify continued interest.
- If we are unable to reach an applicant he/she is placed on the inactive list. If Stevenson House is contacted within three months of that unsuccessful attempt the applicant is reinstated to his/her former place on the list.
- Applicants who refuse an apartment three times are dropped to the bottom of the Waiting List.
Staff
Administrative Staff
- Thomas Pamilla ,MSW, Executive Director ext. 12
- Kay Hogan, Executive Assistant ext. 16
- Kathy Walters , Controller ext.11
Resident Services Staff
- Inna Hiller, Resident Services Supervisor ext. 19
- Judy Durkin, Resident Services Assistant ext. 20
- Mary Ann Clausen, R. N.
Food Services Staff
- Ivan Rodriguez, Chef Managerext.13
- Jose Mejia, Assistant Chef
- Ofelia Topete, Dining Room Supervisor
- Gabriel Hernandez, Server
- Jesus Amaya , Server
- Jose Cruz Topete, Server
- Jose Cruz, Server
- Humberto Cruz-Lucero, Dishwasher
Maintenance Staff
- Samuel Lopez, Facilities Supervisor
- Liduvina Sanchez, Housekeeper
Tech Support
Board
The Board of Directors is composed of volunteers from surrounding communities. Board Members may be contacted by calling the main office (650)494-1944 ext. 20. Current Board Members are:
- Mark Levi,President, Retired Engineer/Mgr., Los Altos
- Ed Walker, Treasurer, Retired Engineer/Mgr., Palo Alto
- Mary Morrison, Secretary, Funds Management, Financial Aid, Stanford University, Palo Alto
- Phyllis Cassel, Retired Nurse, Palo Alto
- Jean Gallup, Shared Resident Position
- Samuel Gordon, Senior Vice President Wealth Management, Portola Valley
- Fred Hawley, Retired Engineer, Palo Alto
- Morsellinoshiu Shouling, Shared Resident Position
- Brad Youngman, Retired Engineer, Sunnyvale
- Bob Leonard, Engineer/Program Manager, Palo Alto
- Rita Hays, Retired Physician, Palo Alto
